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Oechaner Family History

Oechaner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oechsner, Lechner, Rechner, Ochsner, Fechner, Schaner, Becher, Zehner

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Where is the Oechaner family from?

You can see how Oechaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oechaner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oechaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oechaner family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oechaner's in USA. California had the highest population of Oechaner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Oechaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oechaner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Oechaner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Oechaner. For the veterans among your Oechaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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